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Schultz to the Health Committee with a term ending March 31, 2027; And approved the enrollment of six infants and an emergency enrollment of one non-infant minor into the Tribe because they meet the requirements under the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

,” Tuomi said, adding that giving out grants is one of her favorite duties. In honor of reaching $100 million in grants last year, the Tribe designed a new commemorative blanket, which was presented to representatives for the American Military Encouragement Network after a drawing. The Tribe also held drawings for three beaded necklaces, which were presented to representatives for Family Building Blocks, the National Indian Child Welfare Association and Raphael House of Portland. Cheryl Bickle …

the use and possession of recreational marijuana, the Tribe would exercise its rights as a sovereign nation, and would continue to ban use and possession on Tribal land and at Tribal enterprises, including Spirit Mountain Casino. 2010 — Oregon Tribes, including Grand Ronde, were gearing up to fight two November ballot measures brought by backers of a private casino in Wood Village, who wanted to start the only casino in the state not operated by one of the nine federally recognized Tribes …

challenges in recent years.” Tribal members have only agreed in sufficient numbers to four proposals to change the constitution: The 1999 enrollment amendment, in 2008 when they increased the relinquishment of membership from another Tribe from one to five years, in 2022 when they agreed to ban disenrollment actions unless fraud or dual enrollment can be proven, and when the lineal descendent amendment was approved in December 2024. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe …

American Indian Housing Council published a video advocating for the reauthorization of NAHASDA since it expired in 2013. Congress has continued to fund the program on an annual basis, but not a long-term basis. “Every single Tribe will probably tell you that housing is their number one issue,” Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority President and CEO Jacqueline Pata said. “We have a tool, NAHASDA is a tool that we can use if we invest it right and it is fully funded to the level …

Culture Yesteryears - September 15, 2025 09.11.2025 Yesteryears 2015 2020 — Meeting virtually because the Tribal Government Center was closed due to extreme fire danger, Tribal Council approved another round of virus relief payments for adult Tribal members for September to November. 2015 —The Tribe accepted a donation of 14 acres from the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners at Kilchis Point on the eastern shore of Tillamook Bay. It was located near the site of one of the largest Native …

properties and are really excited about that,” Tribal Council member and Chemawa Station Board member Lisa Leno said. “We also have some really exciting potential leases that we can’t share now but hopefully within the next month.” Chemawa Station Co-Executive Officer and Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said that the second phase of development will include five parcels and a community gathering area. Two of the parcels are still available and one will be retained by LLC ownership …

100 years since salmon had been able to reach upriver spawning areas because of the dams. With a prayer and sage, they began their journey in a good way. Tasia Linwood, 15, was one of the Indigenous youths participating in the journey. She said her grandparents never thought they would see the Klamath River undammed. Linwood’s mother, Nisha Supahan (Karuk) says she held some concerns about kayakers’ safety because they are kayaking on a river that is unknown. With the dams removed, it’s now …

the next month.” Chemawa Station Co-Executive Officer and Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said that the second phase of development will include five parcels and a community gathering area. Two of the parcels are still available and one will be retained by LLC ownership. “The two available/undeveloped sites call for a carwash and brewery in the masterplan but that could change with potential other opportunities,” she said in an email. “The tenant mix is important and the target list …

. “Congratulations on being selected.” The Early Care and Education Center is the newest Tribal campus building and was completed in March 2025. The 26,000-square-foot facility services the Early Childhood Education Program for children from birth to 5 years old. It includes 12 classrooms, outdoor play areas, a community room, 16 administrative offices, large commercial kitchen and other support areas. It provides the opportunity to combine early childhood services under one roof instead …